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Bishopswood School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Bishopswood School is a academy special sponsor led not applicable school in Reading, Oxfordshire , serving pupils aged 2–16, with 74 pupils, and a capacity of 72 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

2–16

Age range

74

Pupils

72

Capacity

103%

Fill rate

Inadequate

Ofsted 2022

Bishopswood School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Bishopswood School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Oxfordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 74 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 72 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Oxfordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Bishopswood School — School Information

Full address
Grove Road, Sonning Common, Reading, RG4 9RH
Local authority
Oxfordshire
School type
Academy special sponsor led
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
2–16 years
Free school meals
41.9% of pupils
DfE URN
149322

Other Not applicable Schools in Reading

If Bishopswood School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Reading are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Bishopswood School

Is Bishopswood School oversubscribed?

Yes — Bishopswood School currently has 74 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 72 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Bishopswood School?

Admission to Bishopswood School is managed by Oxfordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Bishopswood School cover?

Bishopswood School is a not applicable school in Reading, Oxfordshire, serving pupils aged 2–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Bishopswood School?

Bishopswood School was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.